What is OPEN KITCHEN? OPEN KITCHEN is an open air food market, held every Thursday in Kaunas, Friday and Saturday in Vilnius, from April to September.

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1 2018 F.A.Q.

2 What is OPEN KITCHEN? OPEN KITCHEN is an open air food market, held every Thursday in Kaunas, Friday and Saturday in Vilnius, from April to September. We are striving for quality and variety, so be creative when submitting your menu.

3 Where are these events? OPEN KITCHEN VILNIUS is in Tymo Turgus, Užupis neighborhood in Vilnius OPEN KITCHEN KAUNAS is in the park of Žalgiro arena in the center of Kaunas

4 What are the working hours? OK Vilnius is held every Friday and Saturday, from April to September, from 11:00 to 24:00! Your supply should last till at least 10 PM unless we inform you otherwise. OK Kaunas is held every Thursday, from May to September, from 11:00 to 24:00! Your supply should last till at least 10 PM unless we inform you otherwise. You can come to the spot starting from 8:00 in the morning, as we are already there. Electricity is provided from 10 AM. You should come early enough to set up your working space and be ready at 11:00. Past this time, we reserve the right to keep your deposit. There are exceptions Opening & closing of the season, Cultural night, etc. On these days, working hours might be extended. No worries, you will be informed in advance.

5 What if it rains? Events might be cancelled due to low occupancy, but you will be informed on time, by . You will get fully refunded if this happens.

6 Participation fees The base participation fee is 80 + VAT. Electricity is paid on top: free till 1KW, 20 EUR from 1 to 5 KW, EUR per KW if over 5KW. The final fee is depending on how many events per week you choose to participate in (discounts apply) and how much electricity you will use. Participation fee includes: rent, electricity, lavatory, waste management, entertainment, communication in social media and other channels.

7 Equipment list Any equipment, whether it is a refrigerator, cooking element or sales board is on you. You can use electrical, gas equipment, as well as grills. In case of open fire near kiosks or tents, you have to have additional metal material to secure the area beneath your fire. Also, a fire extinguisher is a legal obligation! Organizers will be checking these 2 elementary precautions. Do not forget electrical extensions (at least 50m) and multipliers that can handle your wattage consumption. Multipliers and extensions will not be provided by us. FOOD TRUCKS must have their own leveling blocks!

8 Alcohol Alcohol is exclusively managed by organizers from our bars, with official alcohol licenses and authorizations.

9 What documents do I need to participate? FOR ALL VENDORS: State Food and Veterinary Service approved certificate In order to sell food in our events, you must have a State Food and Veterinary Service approved certificate - Maisto tvarkymo subjekto pažymėjimas (MTSP). If your certificate states that you can prepare and sell food only in your restaurant, you have to contact the State Food and Veterinary Service. They will check your kitchen and decide if you can do catering. You will then get a new certificate. CONTROLS: State Food and Veterinary Service have a right to come to event and inspect you. You take full responsibility for your equipment you bring and proper transportation of food. FOOD TRUCKS: Your food truck has to have valid tech pass. The copy of it is needed when applying. INDEPENDENT CHEFS: You can represent yourself as independent chef, have your own brand, but you have to have a prep kitchen, which follows all hygiene standards. There are few options how you could do this. Rent a kitchen, which is approved by veterinary and hygiene inspection and it has MSTP, or you partner up with a restaurant, which has MSTP and work under their license. If you need professional assistance on permits and licenses: info@rimavicius.lt

10 Contacts Operations Vilnius: Jure Glumac Operations Kaunas: Irutė Tumaitė Invoices, payments, contracts: Marc d Erceville Marc.derceville@gmail.com All questions by or SMS, only. No phone calls!